UMich's first and only
urban technology consulting club
We solve difficult problems for organizations that do technology-driven work in cities and the built environment. Ready to discover an emerging field, apply your unique skillset, and build meaningful connections? Apply to URB!
What is Urban Technology?
The view from our F25 visit to JPMorganChase's new HQ in NYC!
Urban Technology is technology that spans the digital and physical worlds. Think of platforms like Uber, Google Maps, and Airbnb; and industries like real estate, mobility, and energy.
At URB Consulting, we do interdisciplinary projects for urban technology companies and institutions. These projects, which span strategy, software engineering, policy research, UX design, and more, give you the opportunity to provide real business value while developing a wide variety of skills that will help you launch your career.
URB is the only consulting group operating in this niche! Apply if you want to develop transferrable skills for any career, forge connections across both burgeoning industries and long-standing companies, and join a community that will make your college experinece meaningful!
What we do
Client projects that help you develop skills for your resume and for life.
Our client projects will help you develop the interdisciplinary skills needed for your professional aspirations.
Professional development opportunities for discovery and networking.
URB members attend professional treks and speaker events with industry-leading individuals and companies in consulting and urban tech. We plan these engagements with one goal in mind: to help you learn as much as possible.
JPMorganChase NYC HQ Visit, F25
Newlab Brooklyn Startup Incubator Visit, F25
Newlab Detroit Networking Day, W25
A community of friends that will amplify your UMich experience!
We prioritize our community above all else. Join URB and meet your new best friends!
Where we've been...
We seek out prospective members from a wide variety of majors!
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of urban technology, we value students with diverse educational backgrounds that bring unique skillsets and intuitions to their work. If you are interested in URB but don't think your major relates to our purpose and operations, we encourage you to still apply!